SWANSEA, Mass. (WPRI) — An Attleboro man accused of selling vehicles he did not own to unsuspecting customers at his used car dealership in Swansea is facing additional charges after more victims came forward, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III. Edward Cicciu, 46, w as taken into custody last October after an investigation revealed that he defrauded at least 25 customers who were attempting to purchase a car from him at Bristol County Auto Exchange. Swansea dealership scheme victim: ‘I feel like I’m living in a movie’ That number has since risen to 47, with Quinn noting that the victims range in age from 18 to 80 years old. He said Cicciu's victims have collectively lost approximately $325,750. Cicciu is accused of receiving cars on loan from local auctions but not obtaining the titles. He then reportedly sold those cars at his dealership with fake or forged license plates affixed to them. Quinn said Cicciu promised his victims he would mail the titles and registrations to them, but he never followed through. He would then stop responding to customers' inquiries about the status of those documents. Cicciu never paid off the loans of the vehicles he sold, even though he indicated to his customers that he would, according to Quinn. He also provided some customers with bad refund checks for cars that were returned due to mechanical or safety issues, while others never received their vehicles despite having already paid him. In some instances, Quinn said Cicciu took possession of customers' old cars to sell for them, but never paid them for the sale or claimed their vehicles had gone missing from the lot. Suspect charged in Swansea dealership scheme faces judge Cicciu has been charged with 43 counts of larceny under $1,200 by false pretenses, two counts of larceny by check over $1,200, 37 counts of forging or misusing an RMV Document, 38 counts of failing to deliver title upon a motor vehicle transfer, and five counts of larceny of a motor vehicle. He was arraigned Thursday and ordered held on $100,000 bail. Quinn believes the high cash bail set by the court "is appropriate," especially since Cicciu was on probation for similar charges at the time of his arrest. "The allegations of fraud involving numerous victims are extremely disturbing," Quinn added. Since Cicciu never paid off the loans for the vehicles he sold, the auction is in the process of repossessing the cars from his victims. Anyone who may have fallen victim to Cicciu's scheme is urged to contact officer Donald Dibiasio by calling (508) 674-8464. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less